Qatari Players Delighted with Yemen Win, Determined to Reach Semi-Finals

Doha, November 30 (QNA) - Qatari players looked relieved following their 6-0 win against Yemen to bounce back from their opening match loss. Qatari defender Fahd Shnain said that The Maroons deserved the victory after a strong match, saying the team are back in contention for qualification from Group A. He added that the next match against the UAE will be crucial as whoever wins will make it to the semi-finals. For his part, Boualem Khoukhi said that the victory against Yemen was crucial following the loss to Iraq. He praised the level of the players and their focus on getting the win. He stressed that the next match against the UAE will also be crucial, as the players and the coaching staff look to qualify to the next round of the competition. Tarek Salman meanwhile stressed the importance of the win today, as it renewed hope for qualification. He added that they showed full respect to the Yemeni team throughout the match, and that helped them secure the win. He praised the support of the fans throughout the match, and said that he was delighted to pay them back with a strong win. Ismael Mohammed meanwhile expressed his satisfaction that the team managed to overcome Yemen, saying it was an important first step towards qualification to the semi-finals of the Arabian Gulf Cup of Nations. Best player of the match went to left-back Abdul Kareem Hassan after he scored a hattrick that led his team to victory. Qatari player Abdulaziz Hatem will run some scans after he suffered a shoulder injury that forced him out of the match. (QNA)